Diana Smith

DVDFab Editor

As a foundational voice in optical media preservation, Diana brings twelve years of industry-shaping expertise to DVDFab's core technology team. Her authoritative analyses of evolving disc encryption standards and UHD archival methodologies have established critical benchmarks for professional workflows. Beyond her pioneering work in media technology, Diana is an accomplished dancer with multiple regional titles, and actively curates vintage science fiction collections.

Joined in 2013

Article Contributed: 121

Expertise

Analyses of evolving disc encryption standards and UHD archival methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University

Latest Posts

How to Burn DVDs with VLC and Better DVD Burner Alternatives
Burning a DVD with VLC is possible, but the process is not straightforward because VLC cannot complete the disc burn on its own. This guide walks through the correct way to use VLC for DVD preparation and explains why many users prefer dedicated DVD authoring tools when accuracy, menus, and ease of use matter.
By Diana Smith - Dec 11, 2025
8 Best Free DVD Decrypters for Mac and Windows 11/10/8/7 in 2025
If you want seamless DVD backup and playback, it's essential to have the best free DVD decryption software at your disposal. This article presents a comprehensive list of the top free DVD decrypter for Mac and Windows. Continue reading to find the best one to decrypt DVDs.
By Diana Smith - Dec 11, 2025
18 Best Free DVD Burner Software for Windows in 2025 [Expert Review]
DVDs remain a reliable medium for archiving and sharing data, so a trustworthy free DVD burner software is still essential. This article reviews 18 free DVD burners for Windows 7/8/10/11 to help you choose the right one. Read on for the details.
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025
6 Best External CD/DVD Drives For Ripping on Your PC
Laptops these days hardly come with optical drives for DVDs, CDs, or Blu-rays. Hence, users need an external CD/DVD drive to write and read data on your laptop or PC into a disc. It is good to use external DVD drive because it has readymade data burning tools and can be plugged and played easily into your laptop using USB port. Today we will talk about the best options that can be an ideal external CD drive for ripping. Read below to know more.
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025
Master HandBrake Batch Convert in 2025 to Speed Up Video Conversion
HandBrake is a renowned free software that converts videos and discs with customization options. However, many users do not know how to use the HandBrake batch convert option for their convenience. This article will help you through the features and steps to HandBrake batch convert Mac and Windows to save time.
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025
Netflix DVD Rental: History, Shutdown, and How to Preserve Your Discs
Netflix has officially closed its DVD rental program, but many viewers still own discs they want to keep or digitize. In this guide, I explain what happened to the service, where you can still access physical media, and how to create reliable backups of your remaining DVDs for long-term viewing on a computer or mobile device.
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025
HandBrake vs VLC: Which is the Better Video Converter?
This article compares HandBrake and VLC, two popular video converters. HandBrake offers advanced customization and high-quality conversions, ideal for users who need precise control. VLC, while user-friendly and versatile, provides basic conversion options. For those needing more features, DVDFab DVD Ripper is recommended as a powerful alternative.
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025
Top 10 HandBrake Alternatives for Video Conversion [Windows & Mac]
Looking for a reliable HandBrake alternative? This guide covers the top 10 options for DVD ripping and video conversion, including DVDFab DVD Ripper, StaxRip, MakeMKV, VLC, and more. Each tool is compared based on speed, format support, video editing features, and ability to handle encrypted DVDs, helping you find the best fit for your needs.
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025
How to Enable HandBrake GPU Acceleration: Detailed Steps and Alternative
Understanding HandBrake settings can be complex for new users, and learning the encoding process can be time-consuming. However, this guide aims to answer the question, "Does HandBrake use GPU?" and provide a detailed explanation of how to enable HandBrake GPU acceleration for faster video transcoding and conversion. Also, stay tuned for a worthy HandBrake alternative to rip DVD content in one click without hassle.
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025
Detailed Tutorial: How to Burn DVD on Mac Free and Easily?
This blog introduces 5 ways to burn DVD on Mac and provides detailed tutorials: using DVDFab DVD Creator for professional video DVDs, utilizing Finder for free data disc burning, and employing Disk Utility to burn disk images, along with methods for slideshows and audio CDs.
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025
How to Copy Blu-ray Discs: Ultimate Guide for Hard Drive, PC, DVD
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025
WinX DVD Author Review and Best Alternative on Windows & Mac
Many users have recently experienced issues with WinX DVD Author, and the help section seems to be of little assistance to many frustrated users. To help resolve this, we're recommending a detailed tutorial and a top alternative for you.
By Diana Smith - Dec 10, 2025